Posted by Shannen Godwin on 17th Jun 2021
How to Create a DIY Vertical Garden
Vertical gardens are a great addition to urban gardens, especially for those with less outdoor space. DIY vertical gardens are not only great to look at, but easy on the pocket too!
To create your own vertical garden, all you need are a few supplies and your plants of choice. Follow this handy guide to get started.
Pick and Plan
First things first, you need to
choose what type of DIY vertical garden you'd like to create. Is it purely for
aesthetic? Or would you like it to have more of a function? There are plenty of
choices to make, from herbs to ferns, so do your research and pick something
that suits your needs.
Secondly, you need to think about where to place your
garden. Depending on the plants you choose, they will be able to thrive in full
sun or full shade. If you have a south-facing garden, you'll want plants that
will thrive in full sun, and vice-versa for north-facing gardens.
Choose Your Plants
Next, pick your plants! Now that
you know what habit you should be looking for, you can easily choose which
plants will suit your garden. Whether you choose herbs, ferns, perennials, or
succulents, there's bound to be a variety of plants that you love and look
great!
If you're wanting more functionality than aesthetic,
vertical herb gardens are a brilliant way of introducing foliage to your
outdoor space whilst also serving a purpose. Grow herbs like basil, chives, or
dill easily in your DIY vertical garden, as they need little attention to grow
and thrive.
Time to DIY
Now all you have to do is put all your components together! Whether you choose to go all-out with a used palette, or go for something simpler, like this IKEA planter, make sure you choose something that suits your abilities and garden space.
If you're not as hands-on, you can buy easy to use vertical garden planters from online stores such as Amazon, or IKEA. These make it easy to create your garden but is still within budget.